Wolf

By the mid-1930’s the gray wolf (Canis lupis) had been extirpated from its natural habitat in Yellowstone National Park through hunting, trapping, and poisoning in attempt to control predator populations (Phillips 1997). Their extirpation allowed elk (Cervus elaphus) populations to reach high numbers because they were no longer mediated by a predator and could not be controlled by human hunting (Kauffman 2010). The park attempted to cull elk numbers after becoming concerned about their impact…

Originating in Greek mythology, werewolves have been depicted as some of the most aggressive monsters in history. The tale of the first werewolf, then called “Lycaon” is found in Homer’s The Iliad. The beast, portrayed as a half-man half-wolf, highlights aggression and primitive instincts in humanity. Though rarely provoked, nearly every modern account of werewolf sightings involve the beast attempting to attack witnesses. Whether these sightings are fact or fiction, society has a fascination…

The Cuon alpinus (dhole) is unique since they have one less molar an both side of their lower jaws then most canids. They tend to have a more bushy coat the is typically red or a brown color. They are secondary consumers that are fed upon by tigers and leopards. While they do bark and how, these animals actually whistle to communicate. They whistle mainly to regather the pack or alert the pack of a threat. These animals have a short but broad muzzle to trap heat. When in a pack, they have fewer…

The issue surrounding wolf hunting in Alaska even tough critical to the stability of our Alaskan ecosystem is not a priority for the local authorities. As reported in the article since 2002, several governors including Sarah Palin, have all supported a policy of “intensive management” with the goal of boosting moose and caribou numbers for hunters. The profits generated by the Alaska Department of Fish and Game (ADFG) through the sale of tags and permits to hunters has made the necessity of…

The " big bad wolf". Once upon a time there was a lonely wolf. This wolf roams around in the woods all day every day. His name was Benard Wolfington. His parents left him when he was a young pup, so now he stays here in these woods not knowing anywhere else to go. Travelers pass through the woods, from time to time, and Benard tries to talk to them but they ignore him and carry on their way. This upsets the wolf. When the wolf gets upset he lets out a howl and the wind from his breath blows the…

once said: "The wolf is the archetype of ravin, the beast of waste and desolation. It is still found scattered thinly throughout all the wilder portions of the United States, but has everywhere retreated from the advance of civilization. (Cascadia)” From stories like Little Red Riding Hood, The Three little Pigs, and of course, The Boy Who Cried Wolf, the wolf is the antagonist and is always looked at as a bad thing, a sort of poison of the land, however Mowat’s book Never Cry Wolf took a…

In “Wolf Family Values” Sharon Levy shares what she believes is the importance of the social structure of wolves. Ed Yong and Sharon Levy have opposing views over the role of wolves in an ecosystem. Levy also sheds light on the contrast of behavior between hunting and protected wolves. Sharon Levy believes that the social structure of wolves drastically changes the functions of an ecosystem. Gordon Haber was tracking a wolf pack that had been around for 40 years until his plane crashed on…

The old woman's wolf-dog was there. At its feet lay the lifeless body of the Ripcat. It seemed Sorrow had caught the cat creature mid-leap. His huge jaws had clamped shut killing it almost instantly. Now he crouched facing the remaining creatures, a low warning growl came from his throat. The air next to the dog shimmered momentarily, and Ceridwen stood there, the gem on the end of her staff glowing brightly. 'To me children,' she cried, raising the staff above her head. 'Galanti Extantic.'…

The Wolf Run Refuge is a nonprofit program to help tons of animals across the world. It runs on donations and volenteer work from other poeple wanting to help aniamls endangered. Kara Baird is a volenteer aniamal worker and she says “ it’s not pretty like a zoo, where all the animals are new and bred for being looked at. These aren’t animal to be displayed , this place is for these animals to have a safe enviornment”. One of the most rare species there is a pack of five hybrid wolves, there…

along side of many different exotic animals? Then the Shy Wolf Sanctuary is the right place for you. Since opening their doors to the public to volunteer in 1999 Nancy and Kent Smith have provided loving care to many exotic species and also the possibility for volunteers to connect with a form of nature not many can say they have had to ability to encounter. Shy Wolf’s mission is to “reconnect people and animals through education.” Shy Wolf carries out their statement by committing year round…